Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef – £36,000 + Tips | 4-Day Week | Luxury Country Estate, North Yorkshire

About the Role
We are looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at a renowned luxury country estate in North Yorkshire. This stunning estate features a relaxed restaurant with rooms and a fine dining restaurant, both focused on exceptional dining experiences. With an emphasis on sustainability, the estate sources fresh, seasonal produce from its own gardens and orchards, creating the perfect environment for culinary innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality pastry items for both dining venues.

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop seasonal menus, bringing fresh ideas and creativity.

• Ensure stock control is managed efficiently, working to company targets.

• Maintain and enforce high standards of food hygiene, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and guidelines.

• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring that the kitchen operates to the highest standards.

• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff to help them grow and develop.

• Consistently maintain a high standard of food quality and presentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Pastry Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

• Strong grasp of stock control and working to company targets.

• A passion for patisserie with a creative flair and the ability to bring fresh ideas to the team.

• Experience working with fresh, garden-grown produce.

• A can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure in a team-oriented environment.

• A genuine passion for maintaining high standards of quality and consistency in pastry production.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £36,000 per annum plus a share of tips.

• 4-day work week for an excellent work-life balance.

• Discounted or free food during shifts.

• On-site parking available.

• Opportunities for training and career progression within a renowned estate.

Join Us
If you are an ambitious Pastry Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is passionate about working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of an exceptional culinary team in a beautiful setting.